Carbajal has held local office for the past 12 years, serving on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. He also has a military background, having spent eight years in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Years after his family immigrated to the United Sates from Mexico when he was five, Carbajal became the first member of his family to earn a college degree. His background explains why he supports overhauling the immigration system and creating more affordable access to higher education.

Carbajal finished first in the June all-party primary with 32 percent, followed by Fareed at 21 percent, in a field that included nine candidates.